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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
IMPLEMENTATION OF SMILE AND SHRESHTA SCHEME
The Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Area  and Support for Marginalised Individual for Livelihood and Enterprise  are being implemented by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
 Under the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas  , financial assistance is provided to NGOs for running projects related to education of students belonging to Scheduled Castes. The Scheme broadly covers 3 types of projects namely  Residential Schools  Non Residential Schools and  Hostels, both for Primary and Secondary Students. The scheme has been revised w.e.f 2022-23 as Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas  and a new component under Mode-I has been added to the Scheme, under which every year a specified number of meritorious SC students in the country are selected for quality residential education in top-class residential High Schools through a nation-wide entrance test conducted by National Testing Agency .
 Support for Marginalised Individual for Livelihood and Enterprise : The Support for Marginalized Individual for Livelihood and Enterprise  does not specifically cover persons belonging to Scheduled Castes.
This information was given by Minister of state for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Education
2nd batch of Tamil delegation gets firsthand experience of tradition, arts and culture of Kashi on the 5th day of ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’
Visit to ‘Hanuman Ghat’, Subrahmanya Bharti's residence, museum at Trade Facilitation Center, Sarnath& cultural programme at BHU Amphitheatre are the key attractions of the day
The second batch of delegation from Tamil Nadu attending the month long ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ festival took a holy dip early in the morning at ‘Hanuman Ghat’ situated on the banks of the river Ganga. Earlier known as ‘RameswaramGhat’, the ‘Hanuman Ghat’ is one of the most visited Ghats of Varanasi. The surrounding areas are thickly populated with South Indian Maths like Kerala mutt, Kanchi Math, Sankara Math, Sringeri Math, etc.
After the holy dip, the delegation visited Subrahmanya Bharti's residence at ‘Hanuman Ghat’. Members of the delegation expressed their gratitude as they could relate to their customs, traditions and culture.
The second batch of the Tamil delegation also comprised of a group of artisan and traders. After that they visited Trade Facilitation Center  to get first-hand experience of the museum located in TFC Center. At the museum, the splendor of handloom products from across Purvanchal region and replicas of the archaeological objects of Sarnath were showcased to the guests. A cultural program was also organized at the TFC for the visiting delegation where in some of the members also actively participated. After the cultural programme, later on during the day, they were taken on a tour of Sarnath.
The delegation will reach the BHU Amphitheatre from Sarnath in the evening and also attend the cultural programme. They will also be visiting various stalls at the venue. The 75 stalls comprises both North and South Indian boutiques wherein artefacts, handloom, handicrafts, traditional attire, north and south Indian food, etc. are on display for both the delegation and the local people of Varanasi.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Moderate category today
The air quality is likely to deteriorate marginally but remain in Moderate category on 29th and 30th June, 2021
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :
Wind Pattern and Ventilation Index Forecast
Air mass inflow forecast in Delhi along with predicted ventilation coefficient and weather forecast is as follows:
- The air quality over Delhi-NCT is likely to remain in Moderate category on 28.06.2021. PM10 will be the predominant pollutant owing to strong surface winds favourable for raising dust concentration locally and transport of dust from arid regions. The air quality is likely to deteriorate marginally but remain in Moderate category on 29.06.2021 and 30.06.2021. The Outlook for subsequent 5 Days: The air quality is likely to remain largely in Satisfactory to Moderate category.
- The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Northwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 04-10 kmph and partly cloudy sky on 28.06.2021. The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from Northwest directions of Delhi with wind speed 20-24 kmph partly cloudy sky and strong surface winds  during the day on 29.06.2021.The predominant surface wind is likely to be coming from West directions of Delhi with wind speed 12-28 kmph, partly cloudy sky and strong surface winds  during the day on 30.06.2021.
- Predicted maximum mixing depth is likely to be approx. 3500 m on 28.06.2021, 4400 m on 29.06.2021 & 3750 m on 30.06.2021 over Delhi. Maximum Ventilation index is likely to be approx. 17500 m2/s on 28.06.2021, 50000 m2/s on 29.06.2021 and 31500 m2/s on 30.06.2021. The ventilation index lower than 6000 m2/s with average wind speed less than 10 kmph is unfavourable or dispersion of pollutants.
- Detailed forecast analysis and verification can be seen at https://ews.tropmet.res.in.

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Ministry of Defence
Hopewel Elias Higher Secondary School Crowned Champions of U-17 Junior Boys Subroto Cup – 2019
In the final of U-17 Junior Boys Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, Hopewel Elias Higher Secondary School, Meghalaya defeated Bangladesh Krida Shiksha Prothishtan  by a score line of 1-0 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi today. In the 32nd minute, Sangti Janai hit a scorcher of a kick from outside the box and straight into the left top corner of the Bangladesh goal, thus scoring the only goal of the match. The team from Meghalaya will be taking home a sum of INR 4, 00,000 and BKSP, as the runners-up will be walking away with a prize money of INR 2, 50,000. The grand finale and closing ceremony was presided over by Chief Guest, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee & Chief of Air Staff. The CAS is also Chairman, Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society . Former Indian international footballer, Victor Amalraj was the Guest of Honour.
During the presentation, Air Chief BS Dhanoa said, “It’s a momentous occasion for us to be here at the Grand Finale & Closing Ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee Edition of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2019. We, the Indian Air Force strongly believe that sports as a critical factor to usher in human development and this needs no emphasis, as football is undoubtedly the world’s favourite sport and the love for it is similar amongst the air warriors. Therefore, hosting the 60th edition was a matter of pride for us. The number of participating teams from India and abroad have seen a steady rise over the years and that speaks for the popularity of the tournament across the globe. I am happy that the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament this year has seen participation from 09 international teams. I take this opportunity to congratulate the winning teams and for the others my wishes are that they come back stronger next year to become victorious.”
Ministry of Coal
New coal storage facilities created as per Requirement
Coal stock at the coal mines vary on the basis of coal production and dispatches. Coal stock at Coal India Limited  & Singareni Collieries Company Limited  pithead as on 31st March of the last five years and as on 31st July, 2023 is as under:
Figures in Million Tonne 
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Year
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22
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2022-23
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2023-24|
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CIL
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54.15
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74.89
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99.13
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60.85
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69.33
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52.03
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SCCL
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1.609
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3.189
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5.255
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4.712
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5.148
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3.912Provisional
There has been no curtailment of coal production due to shortage of storage space as adequate storage facilities for extracted coal are available in the mines and new coal storage space is created as and when required. In order to prevent self-combustion / spontaneous heating, coal offtake is planned by the coal companies accordingly. In addition to this, sufficient preventive measures are taken and fire-fighting arrangements are available in the mines to deal with such hazards.
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
CRPF Pension Adalat on April 4
Central Reserve Police Force will organise a 'Pension Adalat' for the year 2022 on April 4 at 11:30 AM at Group Centre, CRPF, Pallipuram, Thiruvananthapuram. The Pension Adalat will aim to resolve the pending pension cases of CRPF retired personnel and dependent families from Kerala. Those who are interested in attending the meeting shall bring their pension book and other documents along with their application.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr. Jitendra Singh releases revised CBI Crime Manual
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State , Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, has today released revised CBI Crime Manual in an official event. The event was attended by Shri Rishi Kumar Shukla, Director and others including senior officers of CBI.
Dr Jitendra Singh congratulated the CBI for bringing out the updated CBI Crime Manual after fifteen years by keeping sight of latest developments in law, investigation techniques and procedures.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister directs to discuss with States, the Relaxations in Lockdown Restrictions to be applicable from 20th April and control COVID-19 epidemic
The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, yesterday reviewed the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic in the country, with senior officers of the Ministry. The Home Minister directed to discuss with States, the relaxations in lockdown restrictions to be applicable from 20th April and control COVID-19 epidemic.
The Home Minister said that India is still fighting a battle with Corona under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, so the applicable lockdown restrictions as well as national directives should be followed scrupulously.
While reviewing the situation, HM said that while certain activities are being permitted in those areas which do not fall within hot-spots/clusters/containment zones, due caution has to be exercised to ensure that only genuine exemptions/relaxations are given.
In order to give a boost to the rural economy, certain economic activities have been permitted in rural areas. Accordingly, DMs/DCs, in collaboration with industries, should make arrangements to transfer labourers to their place of work within the State. Modi government believes that on one hand, this will give a fillip to economic activity and on the other, provide employment to the labourers.
Similarly, States should give attention to operationalize big industrial units, industrial estates and industrial complexes, especially where the labourers can be accommodated within the complex. Such activities can help triggering economic revival, while ensuring that the labourers are provided gainful employment. Modi government is committed to protect the rights of every section of the society in these difficult times. DMs/DCs should also explore the possibility of providing labourers employment through agriculture as well as MGNREGA activities, HM said.
In respect of the labourers who continue to stay in relief camps, greater attention should be paid to the their welfare, including quality of meals being provided to them. While it is understandable that the situation is challenging, the issue can be addressed.
The Home Minister said that now that community-based testing is being taken up through medical teams, States should take special care to ensure that each medical team is provided security. Before the team goes for testing in the community, the ground work in the community can be done by activating the peace committee and involving responsible community leaders, who can assuage the fear and confusion amongst the people with respect to testing, treatment and other aspects of COVID-19.
Patrolling in rural areas should be increased to monitor compliance with national directives to fight COVID-19. DMs/DCs can draw upon police, panchayat officials, revenue officials etc. to help monitor the compliance.
AYUSH
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visits the Dr Jibakanta Saikia Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital
The Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Dr Jiba Kanta Saikia Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, one of the leading and pioneer Government institutes of homeopathic education and health care system in the North-East India, on the occasion of its 47 Foundation day here today.
While interacting with the students, Shri Sonowal said, “It is a matter of great pride that Dr Jiba Kanta Saikia Homeopathic College & Hospital has been playing a pivotal role in promotion and popularisation of homoeopathy in the region. I must congratulate each one of you for this wonderful achievement. This must not stop and I call upon our young students and doctors to strive for more and play a strong role in the patient care. With the growing opportunity, we must seize the opportunity, provided through a renewed vigor among people for traditional medicine, for professional advancement as well as playing a crucial part in helping people to live a healthy & quality life. We remain committed to enable amenities that are required to reap this wonderful opportunity at hand with a larger goal of making our people healthier and happier.”
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister further added, “our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been working hard to revamp and enable the Ayush system of medicine so that it can work with the modern medicinal practices to cure, heal and enrich human lives. Today, under his able leadership, the traditional medicinal practices has also gained much momentum along with the modern medicinal practice. The global market of India’s Ayush market has reached USD 18.2 billion which proves the effectiveness of Ayush system of medicine in enriching human lives.”
The event was also attended by Tapan Kumar Gogoi, Lok Sabha MP from Jorhat; Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Rajya Sabha MP, Hitendra Nath Goswami, MLA of Jorhat; Rupjyoti Kurmi, MLA of Mariani; Dr Subhash Kaushik, Director General, Central Council of Homeopathic Research ; Dr Narayan Debnath, Principal, Dr Jiba Kanta Saikia Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital; Subhash Dutta, Vice Chairman, Assam State Housing Board; along with other senior officials from Ministry of Ayush and Government of Assam.
Dr Jiba Kanta Saikia Homeopathic Medical college and hospital is one of the leading and pioneer Govt. institutes of homeopathic education and health care system in the North-Eastern region of India. This institute is situated at Assam towards the Northern region of Jorhat which is 4 Km away from the main city. It was established on the 2 October, 1975. This college has the privilege of being the first Homeopathic institute of Assam undertaken by Govt. of Assam, first institute to run the B. H. M. S. course in the region.
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Department of Space
ISRO to launch 36 missions including 10 earth observation satellites in 2020-21: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Indian Space Research Organization  has planned 36 missions including satellites and launch vehicles for the fiscal year 2020-21. In written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, he said that ISRO will send up 10 earth observation satellites during 2020-21. Details of the missions are as follow:
- Earth observation satellite 10
- Communication satellite 3
- Navigation satellite 2
- Space science satellite 3
- Technology Demonstration 1
- PSLV 10
- GSLV MK II 3
- GSLV MK III 1
- Small Satellite Launch Vehicle 2
During the current fiscal year of 2019-20, till date 11 out of the total targeted missions have been completed. Details of which are as follows:
- Earth observation satellite 4
- Communication satellite 1
- Space science satellite 1
- PSLV 4
Indian Space Programme is focused on peaceful uses of Outer Space. Towards this, Space Technology should be used for benefit of the country and society, provide solutions for developmental activities and address problems of the society at large, Dr Singh added.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Linking of Aadhaar Card for Supplementary Nutrition Programme
Supplementary Nutrition Program offered at Anganwadi Centres involves recurring expenditure incurred from the Consolidated Fund of India. Therefore, in pursuance of the provisions of Section-7 of the Aadhaar  Act, 2016 , the Ministry has notified the Supplementary Nutrition Programme vide Notification No.S.O-348 dated 06.02.2017. Anganwadi Services scheme is being digitized by the Ministry through the POSHAN Tracker App. Digitization of the scheme will enable the Ministry to identify the beneficiaries as a part of the programme as a whole.
Nochild is deprived of supplementary nutrition due to absence of Aadhaar number. The benefits under the scheme can be accessed using the mother's Aadhaar card.
As per the information received from UIDAI, the age wise data is compiled by UIDAI in the following age-groups:
- 0-5 years
- 5-18 years
- > 18 years
- Overall
As on 30th June, 2022, Aadhaar numbers have been assigned to 3,16,70,612 children in the age of 0-5 years out of the total projected population  of 11,47,12,650 in the age group of 0-5 years.
Ministry has been re-calibrating Data to maximize nutritional out comes for genuine beneficiaries.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
The All India Car Rally 'Sudarshan Bharat Parikrama' of the National Security Guard  under the ongoing 'AzadiKaAmritMahotsav' to reach Kolkata tomorrow
Kolkata; October 08, 2021
An All India Car Rally of National Security Guard  'Sudarshan Bharat Parikrama', organized to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence will reach Kolkata tomorrow October 9, 2021. The rally was flagged-off by Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah from the historic Red Fort in Delhi on October 2 on the occasion of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' as part of celebrations of 75th anniversary of the country's Independence.
NSG’s car rally will pass through 18 cities in 12 states covering a distance of 7,500 kms. The rally is scheduled to pass through important and historical places associated with the Freedom Movement and Freedom Fighters of the country and end on 30th October, 2021 at the Police Memorial in New Delhi. The car rally has visited historic places like Kakori Memorial  and Bharat Mata Mandir  so far and will visit Netaji Bhawan Barrackpore , Swaraj Ashram , Tilak Ghat , Freedom Park , Mani Bhawan/August Kranti Maidan  and Sabarmati Ashram .
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to revive and instill in today's youth the spirit and sacrifices of the unsung Martyrs and Freedom Fighters. Organized under the aegis of the Union Home Ministry, the objective of these rallies is to spread the message of mutual brotherhood by visiting historic places associated with the Freedom Struggle, to maintain the unity and integrity of the country by meeting the youth and inspire them for patriotism, to pay tributes to all patriots and martyrs of the Freedom Movement and to strengthen the spirit of National integration, patriotism and brotherhood among citizens and the youth.
Central Armed Security Forces have organized cycle rallies in different parts of the country to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The cycle rallies of CAPFs, which began on August 15 with around 900 cyclists, including officers and Jawans, passed through 21 states to cover a distance of about 41,000 kms to reach Delhi. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police organized one cycle rally, while the Central Reserve Police Force organized four, the Sashastra Seema Bal organised ten rallies, the Assam Rifles organized one, the Central Industrial Security Force organized nine rallies and the Border Security Force organized fifteen cycle rallies.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
FAGMIL signs MoU with Himachal Pradesh Government to establish Rs. 605 crores White cement Plant Project
Under its diversification programme, FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Limited has taken up a project to establish a white cement plant near village NohraDhar in Sirmourdistrict, Himachal Pradesh, at a project cost of approximately Rs. 605 crores. It will be the 4th white cement plant in the country. The installed capacity of the plant would be 0.3 million tonnes per annum and it will generate the direct employment of approximately150 persons. The plant is expected to be commenced by the year 2022. It will prove to be a milestone for the development of the Sirmour District.
For ensuring completion of the project in a time bound manner an MOU was signed today in Shimla by Smt. Alka Tiwari, Chairperson & Managing Director, FAGMIL and Shri Manoj Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh, in the presence of Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh, Shri Jai Ram Thakur.
FAGMIL is a Government of India Undertaking, under the administrative control of Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.It is engaged in mining and marketing of mineral gypsum in Rajasthan. FAGMIL is Miniratna-II Company having its registered office at Jodhpur  has 15 operating gypsum mines in Rajasthan. It started its operations from 01-04-2003 and during the last 15 years, it has increased its net worth by 3248%.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya debunks Rumours of Fertilizer Shortage
Appeals to all farmers not to hoard fertilizers
Promises Strict Action against black marketeers
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers today addressed rumors of fertilizer shortage in the country.
Categorically denouncing the claim, the Union Minister stated that he reviewed the availability targets of fertilizers for the month of November with officials. Availability will surpass the demand raised by the States and UTs. While the demand of Urea is 41 lakh MT, 76 lakh MT of Urea will be made available. Similarly, 18 lakh MT DAP will be made available against a projected demand of 17 lakh MT. Availability of 30 lakh MT of NPK will surpass the demand of 15 lakh MT.
The Union Minister appealed to all farmers not to hoard fertilizers. He requested them not to pay attention to rumor mongers. He cautioned that strict action will be taken against those who resort to black-marketing of fertilizers using rumor as a shield.
He assured that the Union government is constantly monitoring the production, imports and movement of fertilizers in the country and adequate arrangements are in place to ensure that farmers get sufficient quantity of fertilizer.